Human Resources Business Partner

EPIC Brokers • Melville, NY

20d • Hybrid

About The Position

EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to partner with business leaders and help drive organizational growth. The HRBP will lead, plan, and direct talent policies and activities, support employee engagement and a thriving culture, and develop and deliver programs across the employee lifecycle. The role is responsible for ensuring HR programs and initiatives are effective, efficient, and aligned with business objectives and talent strategy.

This is a hybrid position requiring the employee to work three days per week from EPIC’s Melville, New York office. The role is exempt and has a stated base salary range of $85,000–$105,000. It may also be eligible for bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• Current experience working in an HR Business Partner or HR Generalist role.
• At least two years of HRBP or employee relations experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and a commitment to providing high-quality service to internal stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• High attention to detail and ability to learn and work in software systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to collaborate on solutions to challenges.
• A Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field, or equivalent experience in human resources.
• At least two years of experience working and developing within an HR Business Partner or Generalist role.
• Ability to develop and maintain constructive relationships with senior leaders from varied functional backgrounds.
• Ability and willingness to work three days per week from the Melville, New York office.

Nice To Haves

• SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or another HR-related professional certification.
• Workforce development, culture alignment, and integration experience.
• Excellent employee issue resolution and conflict management skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist business leaders with retaining and developing talent within their designated employee populations.
• Drive HR programs across employee populations.
• Provide business units with cost parameters associated with hiring, training, and retaining talent.
• Participate in developing department goals and objectives.
• Develop new job descriptions with managers and amend existing descriptions to reflect business needs and support FMLA status, recruitment clarity, and talent development.
• Assist managers with mitigating conflicts.
• Support compliance with laws and regulations by providing managers and employees with guidance and interpretation of employment requirements relevant to daily operations.
• Partner with Centers of Excellence on HR analytics, technology, and career development opportunities.
• Monitor business and talent KPIs and present relevant data to business leaders.
• Administer the performance evaluation program and provide guidance on it.
• Advise and guide managers on employee relations issues, progressive discipline, and documentation requirements.
• Manage employee relations cases from start to finish, provide guidance in confidential situations, and escalate cases to the HRD or VP of HR as needed.
• Educate and support management on employee relations and employee performance issues.
• Work with leadership to develop and monitor organizational culture and support related initiatives.
• Promote positive employee relationships through communication and interpretation of HR policies.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off.
• Managed PTO for salaried/exempt employees without accruals or caps.
• 22 PTO days starting out for hourly/non-exempt employees.
• 12 company-observed paid holidays.
• Four early-close days.
• Paid parental leave, pregnancy disability and bonding leave, and organ donor/bone marrow donor leave.
• $1,500 employee referral bonus for each hired referral.
• Employee recognition programs and awards, including trips.
• Employee Resource Groups, including the Women’s Coalition and EPIC Veterans Group.
• Mentorship Program.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program.
• Leadership Development.
• Pet insurance.
• Identity theft and fraud protection coverage.
• Legal planning.
• Family planning benefits.
• Menopause and midlife support.
• 401(k) matching.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Wellness and employee assistance programs.
• Potential eligibility for bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level